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Chocolate Cup

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-58183

Description

Rose medallion pattern chocolate cup with a curved handle, straight sides, and a lid. Part of a set of tableware.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chocolate cups
porcelain
Chinese export
Cup
Cup, Chocolate
Cup, Chocolate

Associated Person

McCann, Helena W.

Associated Building

Original to Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House (Gloucester, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/2 (W), 2 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.2187.49

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